American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR) Reports Strong Quarterly Results
Strategic Developments
American Rare Earths (ARR) has announced significant milestones in its quarterly activities report for the period ending 31 December 2024. The Company has formed a strategic collaboration with BMO Capital Markets to accelerate development at its Halleck Creek Project in Wyoming, aiming to secure key investments and partnerships essential for enhancing the U.S. critical minerals supply chain.
High-Grade Drilling Results
The Company reported outstanding results from its recent drilling operations at the Cowboy State Mine. Notably, it achieved intersections of 148.0m at 4,451 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO). These results confirm Halleck Creek’s potential as a premier rare earth resource, supporting updated geological models and resource estimates necessary for its advancement.
Facility Support
ARR’s subsidiary, Wyoming Rare USA Inc., secured a new facility at the Western Research Institute in Laramie, Wyoming. This facility will centralise operations and house core samples, as well as serve as the future site for a pilot plant to enhance its rare earth processing capabilities.
Financial Backing
Additionally, ARR has received the first reimbursement of over A$450,000 from the Wyoming Energy Authority, part of a larger A$10.7 million state grant. These funds will support ongoing drilling, environmental studies, and feasibility assessments to de-risk the Halleck Creek project as the Company aims to achieve its objectives for 2025.
Leadership Changes
ARR has welcomed Hugh Keller to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, contributing extensive legal experience. Meanwhile, CEO Chris Gibbs has taken on a Non-Executive Director role at Godolphin Resources Limited, expanding ARR’s investment stake in significant projects. Melissa Sanderson has also been appointed Co-Chair of the Critical Minerals Institute, reinforcing ARR’s commitment to a sustainable rare earths supply chain.
Updated Resource Estimate
On 29 January 2025, ARR announced a 12.2% increase in its Total Mineral Resource Estimate for Halleck Creek, now totalling 2.63 billion tonnes at 3,292 ppm TREO. This growth underscores the project’s pivotal role in bolstering U.S. critical mineral independence, with significant potential for further expansion.
Cash Position and Financial Overview
As of 31 December 2024, ARR reported a strong cash position of A$11.74 million, supported by strategic investments with Cobalt Blue Holdings and Godolphin Resources. The Company recorded a net cash outflow of A$1.5 million for operating costs and A$393,000 for project development during the quarter.
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